marvellous

mar·vel·ous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mahr-vuh-luh s]
- /ˈmɑr və ləs/
- /ˈmɑː.vəl.əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-vuh-luh s]
- /ˈmɑr və ləs/

Definitions of marvellous word

adjective marvellous superb; excellent; great: a marvelous show. 1
adjective marvellous such as to cause wonder, admiration, or astonishment; surprising; extraordinary. 1
adjective marvellous improbable or incredible: the marvelous events of Greek myth. 1
noun marvellous Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful. 1
adjective marvellous If you describe someone or something as marvellous, you are emphasizing that they are very good. 0
adjective marvellous causing great wonder, surprise, etc; extraordinary 0

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Origin of marvellous

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English merve(il)lous < Middle French merveilleus. See marvel, -ous

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Parts of speech for Marvellous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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marvellous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for marvellous

adj marvellous

alien — Alien means belonging to a different country, race, or group, usually one you do not like or are frightened of.
ghostly — of, characteristic of, or resembling a ghost; phantasmal; spectral.
heavenly — of or in the heavens: the heavenly bodies.
otherworldly — of, relating to, or devoted to another world, as the world of imagination or the world to come.
strange — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.

adjective marvellous

extraordinary — Very unusual or remarkable.
ethereal — Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
extraterrestrial — Of or from outside the earth or its atmosphere.

All 13 Synonyms of marvellous